Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Skills and Simulation

Position Details

• Fixed Term until December 2027 Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 6 $92287 - $98398 p.a.

• Location: Larrakia Darwin

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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT

At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research education and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students community and stakeholders to provide critical programs such as the Northern Territory Medical Program Paramedicine Rural Clinical School and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program) provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SANT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Officer Clinical Skills and Simulation plays a key role in supporting highquality clinical skills and simulation teaching within the Northern Territory Medical Program. Working under broad direction this position manages the daily operations of simulation and skillstraining spaces oversees the setup and packdown of teaching sessions maintains specialised equipment and ensures a safe wellresourced learning environment for students and staff. The role also contributes to innovation by identifying and implementing emerging technologies to enhance the fidelity of medical education delivery.

• Coordinating the setup delivery and dismantling of clinical skills and simulation teaching and assessment sessions.

• Maintaining complex equipment managing stock and resources and ensuring compliance with WHS requirements across teaching spaces.

• Providing technical support training and guidance to staff and students in the safe and effective use of simulation and clinical skills equipment.

• Collaborating with academic ICT and operational teams to support highquality learning experiences and the integration of new technologies.

This position plays an important role in advancing the Universitys ambition to change 10 million lives by 2035 by strengthening our vibrant agile culture through the integration of emerging technologies that elevate teaching fidelity and drive educational excellence.

About You

You are an experienced technical professional who thrives in dynamic handson learning environments and brings strong organisational capability technical expertise and a commitment to highquality educational support. You demonstrate initiative autonomy and a solutionsfocused mindset along with welldeveloped communication skills and a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety practices. Your ability to manage complex equipment coordinate operational needs and contribute to continuous improvement ensures you play a key role in supporting excellence in clinical skills and simulation education.

• Highlevel technical capability including experience assembling testing and repairing specialised equipment and managing a broad range of IT products.

• Strong organisational prioritisation and autonomous working skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage daily operational workflows.

• Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements and experience managing safe operational environments with the ability to innovate and implement advanced applications for simulation technologies.

Life at Flinders

Were transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary stimulating and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence innovation courage and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings borders and backgrounds ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders

• 17% Superannuation salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education research employment and wellbeing and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination Policy

• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve or are likely to involve contact with a child to hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position please contact Tracie Bartlett

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages ethnicities abilities sexual orientations and gender identities.

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